Carteret County, North Carolina
The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/D (varies with drainage). This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Carteret County, North Carolina.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 335K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Deloss fine sandy loam | 37K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Longshoal muck, very frequently flooded | 28K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tomotley fine sandy loam | 22K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon sand | 20K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Croatan muck | 20K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ponzer muck | 17K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Murville mucky sand | 16K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hobucken mucky fine sandy loam, frequently flooded | 16K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Arapahoe fine sandy loam | 15K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Torhunta mucky fine sandy loam | 14K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wasda muck | 14K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belhaven muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 9K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Altavista loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pantego fine sandy loam | 8K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Masontown mucky loam, frequently flooded | 6K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Atlantic Coast Flatwoods | 6K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carteret sand, frequently flooded | 6K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wando fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Baymeade fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 43% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 44% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
Gardening & Agriculture
Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.